McNeil v. Columbia Engineering Works, Inc.
Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York
Appeal from. Municipal .Court, Borough of Manhattan, First District. Action by John R. McNeil against Columbia Engineering Works, Incorporated. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBijur, J.
Plaintiff recovered salary due him as a “hold-over” secretary and treasurer after April 20, 1911. On that day a board of directors of the company had been elected, and had appointed two persons as secretary and treasurer, respectively. Plaintiff claimed, however, that he was the only lawful secretary and treasurer, because, on May 26, 1911, an order of court was duly entered setting aside the election of these directors, and consequently invalidating the appointment of the other officers. Subsequently, however, the controversy was adjusted, and pursuant to a stipulation signed by all the…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Foster v. New York Central & Hudson River RailroadAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1907